{"id":"F2005L03873","name":"Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 1/00 – Reversing Lamps) 2005","slug":"vehicle-standard-australian-design-rule-1-00-reversing-lamps-2005","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":39620,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L03873-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 1/00 – Reversing Lamps) 2005","content":"![Commonwealth Coat of Arms](image.001.jpeg)\n\nVehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 1/00 – Reversing Lamps) 2005\n\nMade under section 12 of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018\n\nCompilation: 1 (up to and including Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule) Lighting Standards Amendment Instrument 2022 (No.1))\n\nCompilation Date: 20 January 2023\n\nCompiled by: Vehicle Safety Policy and Partnerships, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts\n\nCONTENTS\n\n0.1 NAME OF STANDARD\n\n1. SCOPE\n\n2. APPLICABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION\n\n3. DEFINITIONS\n\n4. REQUIREMENTS\n\n5. EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES\n\n6. SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS\n\n7. ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS\n\n8. NOTES\n\nCOMPILATION NOTES\n\n \n\n0.1 NAME OF STANDARD\n\n0.1.1 This Standard is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 1/00 – Reversing Lamps) 2005.\n\n0.1.2 This Standard may also be cited as Australian Design Rule 1/00 — Reversing Lamps.\n\n1. SCOPE\n\nThis vehicle standard prescribes the photometric requirements for reversing lamps which will warn pedestrians and other road users that the vehicle is about to move or is moving in the reverse direction, and which during the hours of darkness will aid the driver in reversing manoeuvres.\n\n2. APPLICABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION\n\n2.1. The circumstances under which reversing lamps are mandatory, optional, or prohibited are set out in either ADRs 13/…, 19/… or 67/….\n\n3. DEFINITIONS\n\n3.1. Refer to paragraph 1 of Appendix A.\n\n4. REQUIREMENTS\n\n4.1. Reversing lamps fitted to vehicles in accordance with ADRs 13/…, 19/… or 67/… and required to comply with ADR 1/00 must comply with either:\n\na) The technical requirements of Appendix A as varied by part 5. Exemptions and Alternative Procedures and part 6. Supplementary General Requirements; or\n\nb) One of the alternative standards listed in part 7. Alternative Standards.\n\n5. EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES\n\n5.1. The following provisions of Appendix A are not applicable.\n\nSection 2 Application for approval\n\nSection 3 Markings\n\nSection 4 Approval\n\nSection 9 Conformity of production – partial (for particular deletions to the section refer to paragraphs 5.1.1 and 5.1.2)\n\nSection 10 Penalties for non-conformity of production\n\nSection 11 Production definitely discontinued\n\nSection 12 Names and addresses of technical services responsible for conducting approval tests and of administrative departments\n\nAnnex 1 communication concerning the approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a type of reversing lamp pursuant to Regulation No.23\n\nAnnex 2 Examples of arrangements of approval marks\n\n5.1.1. The opening paragraph in Section 9, paragraph 9.4 and\n\n5.1.2. Paragraphs 2.3 and 3.3 in Annex 6\n\n6. SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS\n\nThe following general requirements are supplementary to the requirements of Appendix A\n\n6.1. The requirements and procedures set out in Annexes 5 and 6 of Appendix A set out alternative limits for some of the photometric and colorimetric requirements in sections 5 and 6 of Appendix A. Notwithstanding the limits in sections 5 and 6, lamps within the tolerances set out in Annex 5 sampled in accordance with Annex 6 will be considered compliant.\n\n7. ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS\n\n7.1. The technical requirements for reversing lamps in any of the versions United Nations Regulation No. 23 UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF REVERSING AND MANOEUVRING LAMPS FOR POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS.\n\n8. NOTES\n\n8.1. In place of Regulation No. 48 where referenced in Appendix A, read ADR 13/00\n\n8.2. In place of Regulation No.37 where referenced read ADR 51/00.\n\nAPPENDIX A\n\nUN REGULATION No. 23/00\n\nUNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF REVERSING LIGHTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS\n\nREGULATION\n\n1. Definitions\n2. Application for approval\n3. Markings\n4. Approval.\n5. General specifications\n6. Intensity of light emitted\n7. Test procedure\n8. Colour of light emitted\n9. Conformity of production\n10. Penalties for non-conformity of production.\n11. Production definitely discontinued\n12. Names and addresses of technical services responsible for conducting approval tests, and of administrative departments.\n\nANNEXES\n\nAnnex 1 Communication concerning the approval (or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval) or production definitely discontinued, of a type of reversing lamp pursuant to Regulation No. 23\n\nAnnex 2 Examples of arrangements of approval marks\n\nAnnex 3 Photometric measurements\n\nAnnex 4 Colour of white light (trichromatic coordinates)\n\nAnnex 5 Minimum requirements for conformity of production control procedures\n\nAnnex 6 Minimum requirements for sampling by an inspector\n\n \n\nRegulation No. 23\n\nUNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF REVERSING LAMPS FOR POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS\n\n1. DEFINITIONS\n\n1.1. For the purposes of this Regulation,\n\n\"reversing lamp\" means the lamp of the vehicle designed to illuminate the road to the rear of the vehicle and to warn other road users that the vehicle is reversing or about to reverse;\n\n1.2. The definitions given in Regulation No. 48 and its series of amendments in force at the time of application for type approval shall apply to this Regulation.\n\n1.3. reversing lamps of different \"types\" are reversing lamps which differ in such essential respects as,\n\n1.3.1. the trade name or mark;\n\n1.3.2. the characteristics of the optical system;\n\n1.3.3. the inclusion of components capable of altering the optical effects by reflection, refraction or absorption; and\n\n1.3.4. the category of filament lamp.\n\n2. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL\n\n2.1. The application for approval shall be submitted by the holder of the trade name or mark or by his duly accredited representative.\n\n2.2. For each type of reversing lamp, the application shall be accompanied by:\n\n2.2.1. drawings, in triplicate, in sufficient detail to permit identification of the type of the reversing lamp and showing in what geometrical position the reversing lamp is to be mounted on the vehicle; the axis of observation to be taken as the axis of reference in the tests (horizontal angle H = 0, vertical angle V = 0); and the point to be taken as the centre of reference in the said tests. The drawings must show the position intended for the approval number and the additional symbol in relation to the circle of the approval mark;\n\n2.2.2. a brief technical description stating, in particular, with the exception of lamps with non- replaceable light sources, the category or categories of filament lamps prescribed; this filament lamp category shall be one of those contained in Regulation No. 37;\n\n2.2.3. two samples. If the devices ate not identical but are symmetrical and suitable for mounting one on the left and one on the right side of the vehicle, the two samples submitted may be identical and be suitable for mounting only on the right or only on the left side of the vehicle.\n\n3. MARKINGS\n\nThe samples of a type of reversing lamp submitted for approval shall:\n\n3.1. bear the trade name or mark of the applicant; this marking shall be clearly legible and\n\nbe indelible;\n\n3.2. bear a clearly legible and indelible marking indicating the category or categories of filament lamps prescribed; this is not valid for reversing lamps with non-replaceable light sources;\n\n3.3. if necessary in order to prevent any mistake in mounting the reversing lamp on the vehicle, bear the word \"TOP\" marked horizontally on the uppermost part of the illuminating surface;\n\n3.4. provide adequate space for the approval mark and for the additional symbols prescribed in paragraph 4.3. below; the said space shall be shown in the drawings referred to in paragraph 2.2.1. above;\n\n3.5. in the case of reversing lamps with non-replaceable light sources bear the marking of rated voltage and rated wattage.\n\n4. APPROVAL\n\n4.1. If the two samples of a type of reversing lamp meet the requirements of this Regulation, approval shall be granted.\n\n4.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to another type of reversing lamp covered by this Regulation. Notice of approval or of extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a type of reversing lamp pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the 1958 Agreement which apply this Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.\n\n4.3. Every reversing lamp conforming to a type approved under this Regulation shall bear in the space referred to in paragraph 3.4. above, in addition the mark and the particulars prescribed above in paragraphs 3.1., 3.2. and 3.3. or 3.5. respectively:\n\n4.3.1. an international approval mark consisting of:\n\n4.3.1.1. a circle surrounding the letter \"E\" followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted the approval; [\\[1/\\]](#_ftn1) and\n\n4.3.1.2. an approval number;\n\n4.3.2. an additional symbol consisting of letters A and R, mingled as shown in annex 2 to this Regulation.\n\n4.3.3. The first two digits of the approval number which indicate the most recent series of amendments to this Regulation may be placed in the vicinity of the additional symbol \"AR\".\n\n4.3.4. On lamps of which the visibility angles are asymmetrical with regard to the reference axis in a horizontal direction, an arrow pointing towards the side on which the photometric specifications are met up to an angle of 45 degrees H.\n\n4.4. When two or more lamps are part of the same assembly of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps, approval is granted only if each of these lamps satisfies the requirements of this Regulation or of another Regulation. Lamps not satisfying any one of those Regulations shall not be part of such an assembly of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps.\n\n4.4.1. Where grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps comply with the requirements of several Regulations, a single international approval mark may be applied, consisting of a circle surrounding the letter \"E\" followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted the approval, an approval number and, if necessary, the required arrow. This approval mark may be placed anywhere on the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps provided that;\n\n4.4.1.1. It is visible after their installation;\n\n4.4.1.2. No part of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps that transmits light can be removed without at the same time removing the approval mark.\n\n4.4.2. The identification symbol for each lamp appropriate to each Regulation under which approval has been granted, together with the corresponding series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval, shall be marked:\n\n4.4.2.1. Either on the appropriate light-emitting surface,\n\n4.4.2.2. Or in a group, in such a way that each lamp of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps may be clearly identified (see three possible examples in annex 2).\n\n4.4.3. The size of the components of a single approval mark shall not be less than the minimum size required for the smallest of the individual marks by a Regulation under which approval has been granted.\n\n4.4.4. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another type of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps covered by this Regulation.\n\n4.5. The mark and symbol referred to in paragraphs 4.3.1. and 4.3.2. shall be indelible and shall be clearly legible even when the reversing lamp is mounted on the vehicle.\n\n4.6. Annex 2 gives examples of approval marks for a single lamp (figure 1) and for grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps (figure 2) with all the additional symbols referred to above, in which the letters A and R are mingled.\n\n \n\n5. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS\n\n5.1. Each sample shall conform to the specifications set forth in the paragraphs below.\n\n5.2. Reversing lamps shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use, despite the vibration to which they may then be subjected, they continue to function satisfactorily and retain the characteristics prescribed by this Regulation.\n\n6. INTENSITY OF LIGHT EMITTED\n\n6.1. The intensity of the light emitted by each of the two samples shall be not less than the minima and not greater than the maxima specified below and shall be measured in relation to the axis of reference in the directions shown below (expressed in degrees of angle with the axis of reference).\n\n6.2. The intensity along the axis of reference shall be not less than 80 candelas.\n\n6.3. The intensity of the light emitted in all directions in which the light can be observed shall not exceed\n\n300 candelas in directions in or above the horizontal plane; or\n\n600 candelas in directions below the horizontal plane.\n\n6.4. In every other direction of measurement shown in annex 3 to this Regulation the luminous intensity shall be not less than the minima specified in that annex. However, in the case where the reversing lamp is intended to be installed on a vehicle exclusively in a pair of devices, the photometric intensity may be verified only up to an angle of 30 degrees inwards where a photometric value of at least 25 cd shall be satisfied.\n\nThis condition shall be clearly explained in the application for approval and relating documents (see paragraph 2 of this Regulation).\n\nMoreover, in the case where the type approval will be granted applying the condition above, a statement in paragraph 11 \"Comments\" of the communication form (see annex 1 to this Regulation), will inform that the device shall only be installed in a pair.\n\n6.5. In the case of a single lamp containing more than one light source, the lamp shall comply with the minimum intensity required when any one light source has failed and when all light sources are illuminated the maximum intensities shall not be exceeded.\n\n7. TEST PROCEDURE\n\n7.1. All measurements shall be carried out with uncoloured standard filament lamps of the types prescribed for the device, adjusted to produce the normal luminous flux prescribed for those types of filament lamps.\n\n7.1.1. All measurements on lamps equipped with non-replaceable light sources (filament lamps and other) shall be made at 6.75 V, 13.5 V or 28.0 V respectively.\n\nIn the case of light sources supplied by a special power supply, the above test voltages shall be applied to the input terminals of that power supply. The test laboratory may require from the manufacturer the special power supply needed to supply the light sources.\n\n8. COLOUR OF LIGHT EMITTED\n\nThe colour of the light emitted shall be white. In case of doubt, the colour may be checked on the basis of the definition of the colour of white light given in annex 4 to this Regulation.\n\n9. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION\n\nThe conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement, Appendix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2), with the following requirements:\n\n9.1. Lamps approved under this regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraphs 6 and 8 above.\n\n9.2. The minimum requirements for conformity of production control procedures set forth in\n\nannex 5 to this Regulation shall be complied with.\n\n9.3. The minimum requirements for sampling by an inspector set forth in annex 6 to this regulation shall be complied with.\n\n9.4. The authority which has granted type approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production facility. The normal frequency of these verifications shall be once every two years.\n\n10. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION\n\n10.1. The approval granted in respect of a type of reversing lamp pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the foregoing requirements are not complied with or if a reversing lamp bearing the mark referred to in paragraphs 4.3.1. and 4.3.2. does not conform to the type approved.\n\n10.2. If a Contracting Party to the Agreement which applies this Regulation withdraws an approval it has previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.\n\n11. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED\n\nIf the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of reversing lamp approved in accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the authority which granted the approval. Upon receiving the relevant communication that authority shall inform thereof the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement which apply this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.\n\n12. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS\n\nThe Parties to the 1958 Agreement which apply this Regulation shall communicate to the United Nations secretariat the names and addresses of the technical services responsible for conducting approval tests and of the administrative departments which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval, issued in other countries or production definitely discontinued, are to be sent.\n\nAnnex 1\n\nCOMMUNICATION\n\n(maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))\n\nissued by: Name of administration:\n\n![Example of an approval mark](image.002.png)[\\[1\\]](#_ftn2)\n\nconcerning: [\\[2/\\]](#_ftn3) APPROVAL\n\nGRANTED\n\nAPPROVAL EXTENDED\n\nAPPROVAL REFUSED\n\nAPPROVAL WITHDRAWN\n\nPRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED\n\nof a type of reversing lamp\n\npursuant to Regulation No. 23\n\nApproval No. Extension No.\n\n1. Trade name or mark of the device:\n2. Manufacturer's name for the type of device:\n3. Manufacturer's name and address:\n4. If applicable, name and address of the manufacturer's representative:\n5. Submitted for approval on:\n6. Technical service responsible for conducting approval tests:\n7. Date of report issued by that service:\n8. Number of report issued by that service:\n9. Concise description:\n10. Number and category of filament lamp(s): (1 x P21W)\n11. Position of the approval mark:\n\nComments\n\n12. This device shall be installed on a vehicle only as part of a pair of devices: yes/no [\\[2/\\]](#_ftn4)\n\n13. Reason(s) for extension (if applicable):\n\n14. Approval granted/extended/refused/withdrawn: 2/\n\n15. place:\n\n16. Pate:\n\n17. Signature:\n\nThe list of documents deposited with the Administrative service which has granted approval is annexed to this communication and may be obtained on request.\n\nAnnex 2\n\nEXAMPLES OF ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS\n\nFigure 1 Marking for single lamps\n\nModel A\n\n![Example of an approval mark for single lamps](image.003.png)\n\nThe device bearing the approval mark shown above is a reversing lamp approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No. 23 under approval number 221. The approval number indicates that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of Regulation No. 23 in its original form as amended by supplements 1 and /or 2, as the case may be. The arrow indicates the side on which the required photometric specifications are met up to an angle of 45 degrees H.\n\nNote: The approval number and additional symbol shall be placed close to the circle and either above or below the letter \"E\" or to the left or right of that letter. The digits of the approval number and of the production serial number shall be on the same side of the letter \"E\" and face the same direction. The use of Roman numerals as approval numbers should be avoided so as to prevent any confusion with other symbols.\n\n \n\nFigure 2\n\nSimplified marking for grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps\n\n(The vertical and horizontal lines schematize the shape of the light-signalling device. These are not part of the approval mark)\n\n![Three examples of simplified markings for grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps. Model B, Model C and Model D progressing down the page](image.004.png)\n\nNote: The three examples of approval marks, models B, C and D represent three possible variables for the marking of a lighting device when two or more lamps are part of the same assembly or grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps. This approval mark shows that the device was approved in the Netherlands (E 4) under approval number 3333 and comprising:\n\nA reflex-retro reflector of class IA approved in accordance with the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 3;\n\nA rear direction indicator lamp of category 2a approved in accordance with the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 6;\n\nA red rear position lamp (R) approved in accordance with the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 7;\n\nAnnex 3\n\nPHOTOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS\n\n1. Measurement methods\n\nWhen photometric measurements are taken, stray reflections shall be avoided by appropriate masking.\n\n1.2. In the event that the results of measurements are challenged, measurements shall be taken in such a way as to meet the following requirements:\n\n1.2.1. the distance of measurement shall be such that the law of the inverse of the square of the distance is applicable;\n\n1.2.2. the measuring equipment shall be such that the angle subtended by the receiver from the reference centre of the light is between 10' and 1 degrees;\n\n1.2.3. the intensity requirement for a particular direction of observation shall be satisfied if the required intensity is obtained in a direction deviating by not more than one quarter of a degree from the direction of observation.\n\n2. Measuring points expressed in degrees of angle with the axis of reference and values of the minimum intensities of the light emitted\n\n![Diagram showing the photometric measuring points with the axis of reference and values of the minimum intensities of the light fitted.](image.005.png)\n\n2.1. The directions H = 0 degrees and V = 0 degrees correspond to the axis of reference. On the vehicle they are horizontal, parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle and oriented in the required direction of visibility. They pass through the centre of reference. The values shown in the table give, for the various directions of measurement, the minimum intensities in cd.\n\n2.2. If visual examination of a lamp appears to reveal substantial local variations of intensity, a check shall be made to ensure that no intensity measured between two of the directions of measurement referred to above is below 50% of the lower minimum intensity of the two prescribed for these directions of measurement.\n\n3. Photometric measurement of lamps equipped with several light sources\n\nThe photometric performance shall be checked:\n\n3.1. For non-replaceable light sources (filament lamps and other):\n\nwith the light sources present in the lamp, in accordance with paragraph 7.1.1. of this Regulation.\n\n3.2. For replaceable filament lamps:\n\nwhen equipped with mass production filament lamps at 6.75 V, 13.5 V or 28.0 V the luminous intensity values produced shall lie between the maximum limit given in this Regulation and the minimum limit of this Regulation increased according to the permissible deviation of the luminous flux permitted for the type of filament lamp chosen, as stated in Regulation No. 37 for production filament lamps; alternatively a standard filament lamp may be used in turn, in each of the individual positions, operated at its reference flux, the individual measurements in each position being added together.\n\nAnnex 4\n\nCOLOUR OF WHITE LIGHT\n\n(Trichromatic coordinates)\n\nLimit towards blue : x > 0.310\n\n\" \" yellow : x < 0.500\n\n\" \" green : y < 0.150 + 0.640x\n\n\" \" green : y < 0.440\n\n\" \" purple : y > 0.050 + 0.750x\n\n\" \" red : y > 0.382\n\nFor checking these colorimetric characteristics, a source of light at a colour temperature of 2,854 degrees K corresponding to illuminant A of the International Commission on Illumination (ICI) shall be used. However, for lamps equipped with non-replaceable light sources (filament lamps and other), the colorimetric characteristics should be verified with the light sources present in the lamp, in accordance with paragraph 7.1.1. of this Regulation.\n\nAnnex 5\n\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION CONTROL PROCEDURES\n\n1. GENERAL\n\n1.1. The conformity requirements shall be considered satisfied from a mechanical and geometric standpoint, if the differences do not exceed inevitable manufacturing deviations within the requirements of this Regulation.\n\n1.2. With respect to photometric performances, the conformity of mass-produced lamps shall not be contested if, when testing photometric performances of any lamp chosen at random and equipped with a standard filament lamp, or when the lamps are equipped with non-replaceable light sources (filament lamps or other), and when all measurements are made at 6.75 V, 13.5 V or 28.0 V respectively:\n\n1.2.1. no measured value deviates unfavourably by more than 20 % from the values prescribed in this Regulation.\n\n1.2.2. If, in the case of a lamp equipped with a replaceable light source and if results of the test described above do not meet the requirements, tests on lamps shall be repeated using another standard filament lamp.\n\n1.3. The chromaticity coordinates shall be complied with when the lamp is equipped with a standard filament lamp, or for lamps equipped with non-replaceable light sources (filament lamps or other), when the colorimetric characteristics are verified with the light source present in the lamp.\n\n2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY BY THE MANUFACTURER\n\nFor each type of lamp the holder of the approval mark shall carry out at least the following tests, at appropriate intervals. The tests shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.\n\nIf any sampling shows non-conformity with regard to the type of test concerned, further samples shall be taken and tested. The manufacturer shall take steps to ensure the conformity of the production concerned.\n\n2.1. Nature of tests\n\nTests of conformity in this Regulation shall cover the photometric and colorimetric characteristics.\n\n2.2. Methods used in tests\n\n2.2.1. Tests shall generally be carried out in accordance with the methods set out in this Regulation.\n\n2.2.2. In any test of conformity carried out by the manufacturer, equivalent methods may be used with the consent of the competent authority responsible for approval tests . The manufacturer is responsible for proving that the applied methods are equivalent to those laid down in this Regulation.\n\n2.2.3. The application of paragraphs 2.2.1. and 2.2.2. requires regular calibration of test apparatus and its correlation with measurements made by a competent authority.\n\n2.2.4. In all cases the reference methods shall be those of this Regulation, particularly for the purpose of administrative verification and sampling.\n\n2.3. Nature of sampling\n\nSamples of lamps shall be selected at random from the production of a uniform batch. A uniform batch means a set of lamps of the same type, defined according to the production methods of the manufacturer.\n\nThe assessment shall in general cover series production from individual factories. However, a manufacturer may group together records concerning the same type from several factories, provided these operate under the same quality system and quality management.\n\n2.4. Measured and recorded photometric characteristics\n\nThe sampled lamp shall be subjected to photometric measurements for the minimum values at the points listed in annex 4 and the chromaticity coordinates listed in annex 5, provided for in the Regulation.\n\n2.5. Criteria governing acceptability\n\nThe manufacturer is responsible for carrying out a statistical study of the test results and for defining, in agreement with the competent authority, criteria governing the acceptability of his products in order to meet the specifications laid down for verification of conformity of products in paragraph 9.1. of this Regulation.\n\nThe criteria governing the acceptability shall be such that, with a confidence level of 95 %, the minimum probability of passing a spot check in accordance with annex 6 (first sampling) would be 0.95.\n\nAnnex 6\n\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING BY AN INSPECTOR\n\n1. GENERAL\n\n1.1. The conformity requirements shall be considered satisfied from a mechanical and a geometric standpoint, in accordance with the requirements of this Regulation, if any, if the differences do not exceed inevitable manufacturing deviations.\n\n1.2. With respect to photometric performance, the conformity of mass-produced lamps shall not be contested if, when testing photometric performances of any lamp chosen at random and equipped with a standard filament lamp, or when the lamps are equipped with non-replaceable light sources (filament lamps or other), and when all measurements are made at 6.75 V, 13.5 V or 28.0 V respectively:\n\n1.2.1. no measured value deviates unfavourably by more than 20 % from the values prescribed in this Regulation.\n\n1.2.2. If, in the case of a lamp equipped with a replaceable light source and if results of the test described above do not meet the requirements, tests on lamps shall be repeated using another standard filament lamp.\n\n1.2.3. Lamps with apparent defects are disregarded.\n\n1.3. The chromaticity coordinates shall be complied with when the lamp is equipped with a standard filament lamp, or for lamps equipped with non-replaceable light sources (filament lamps or other), when the colorimetric characteristics are verified with the light source present in the lamp.\n\n2. FIRST SAMPLING\n\nIn the first sampling four lamps are selected at random. The first sample of two is marked A, the second sample of two is marked B.\n\n2.1. The conformity is not contested\n\n2.1.1. Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this annex the conformity of mass-produced lamps shall not be contested if the deviation of the measured values of the lamps in the unfavourable directions are:\n\n2.1.1.1. sample A\n\nA1: one lamp 0 %\n\none lamp not more than 20 %\n\nA2: both lamps more than 0 %\n\nbut not more than 20 %\n\ngo to sample B\n\n2.1.1.2. sample B\n\nBl: both lamps 0 %\n\n2.1.2. or, if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2. for sample A are fulfilled.\n\n2.2. The conformity is contested\n\n2.2.1. Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this annex the conformity of mass-produced lamps shall be contested and the manufacturer requested to make his production meet the requirements (alignment) if the deviations of the measured values of the lamps are :\n\n2.2.1.1. sample A\n\nA3: one lamp not more than 20 %\n\none lamp more than 20 %\n\nbut not more than 30 %\n\n2.2.1.2. sample B\n\nB2: in the case of A2\n\none lamp more than 0 %\n\nbut not more than 20 %\n\none lamp not more than 20 %\n\nB3: in the case of A2\n\none lamp 0 %\n\none lamp more than 20 %\n\nbut not more than 30 %\n\n2.2.2. or, if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2. for sample A are not fulfilled.\n\n2.3. Approval withdrawn\n\nConformity shall be contested and paragraph 10 applied if, following the sampling procedure in Figure 1 of this annex, the deviations of the measured values of the lamps are:\n\n2.3.1. sample A\n\nA4: one lamp not more than 20 %\n\none lamp more than 30 %\n\nA5: both lamps more than 20 %\n\n2.3.2. sample B\n\nB4: in the case of A2\n\none lamp more than 0 %\n\nbut not more than 20 %\n\none lamp more than 20 %\n\nB5: in the case of A2\n\nboth lamps more than 20 %\n\nB6: in the case of A2\n\none lamp 0 %\n\none lamp more than 30 %\n\n2.3.3. or, if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2. for samples A and B are not fulfilled.\n\n3. REPEATED SAMPLING\n\nIn the cases of A3, B2, B3 a repeated sampling, third sample C of two lamps and fourth sample D of two lamps, selected from stock manufactured after alignment, is necessary within two months' time after the notification.\n\n3.1. The conformity is not contested\n\n3.1.1. Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this annex the conformity of mass-produced lamps shall not be contested if the deviations of the measured values of the lamps are :\n\n3.1.1.1. sample C\n\nC1: one lamp 0 %\n\none lamp not more than 20 %\n\nC2: both lamps more than 0 %\n\nbut not more than 20 %\n\ngo to sample D\n\n3.1.1.2. sample D\n\nD1: in the case of C2\n\nboth lamps 0 %\n\n3.1.2. or, if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2. for sample C are fulfilled.\n\n3.2. The conformity is contested\n\n3.2.1. Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this annex the conformity of mass-produced lamps shall be contested and the manufacturer requested to make his production meet the requirements (alignment) if the deviations of the measured values of the lamps are :\n\n3.2.1.1. sample D\n\nD2: in the case of C2\n\none lamp more than 0 %\n\nbut not more than 20 %\n\none lamp not more than 20 %\n\n3.2.1.2. or, if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2. for sample C are not fulfilled.\n\n3.3. Approval withdrawn\n\nConformity shall be contested and paragraph 10 applied if, following the sampling procedure in Figure 1 of this annex, the deviations of the measured values of the lamps are:\n\n3.3.1. sample C\n\nC3: one lamp not more than 20 %\n\none lamp more than 20 %\n\nC4: both lamps more than 20 %\n\n3.3.2. sample D\n\nD3: in the case of C2\n\none lamp 0 or more than 0 %\n\none lamp more than 20 %\n\n3.3.3. or, if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2. for samples C and D are not fulfilled.\n\nFigure 1\n\n![Flowchart summarising the sampling procedure to show the conformity of mass-produced lamps](image.006.png)\n\nCOMPILATION NOTES\n\nThis compilation of Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 1/00 – Reversing Lamps) 2005 includes all the instruments set out in the Table of Instruments. This vehicle standard is determined under section 12 of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018.\n\nThe Table of Amendments provides a history of clauses that have been amended, inserted or deleted.\n\nTable of Instruments\n\n| Name of Instrument | Registration Date | Commencement Date |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ----------------- |\n| Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 1/00 – Reversing lamp) 2005 (F2005L03873) | 21/11/2005 | 22/11/2005 |\n| Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule) Lighting Standards Amendment Instrument 2022 (No.1) (F2023L00042) | 19/01/2023 | 20/01/2023 |\n\nTable of Amendments\n\n```html\n

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\n```\n\nad = added or inserted\n\nam = amended\n\ndel = deleted or removed\n\nrr = removed and replaced\n\n = clause renumbered. This takes the format of old no.  new no.\n\n---\n\n[\\[1/\\]](#_ftnref1) 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the Czech Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Yugoslavia, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for Portugal and 22 for the Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 (vacant), 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia, 28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32-36 (vacant) and 37 for Turkey. Subsequent numbers will be assigned to other countries in the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions of Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts, and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement by the Secretary-General of the United Nations\n\n[\\[1\\]](#_ftnref2) Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/refused/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in the Regulation).\n\n[\\[2/\\]](#_ftnref3) Strike out what does not apply.\n\n[\\[2/\\]](#_ftnref4)","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains focused on its original purpose of regulating reversing lamp technical standards. The 2022 amendments were minor housekeeping changes (removing obsolete clauses 0.2 and 0.3, updating references) rather than scope expansion. The incorporation of UN Regulation No. 23 has been present since the original 2005 instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Incorporates by reference the full text of UN Regulation No. 23/00 (approximately 12 pages of technical specifications)","Multiple cross-references to other Australian Design Rules (ADRs 13, 19, 51, 67) for applicability and implementation","Nested structure with main instrument containing exemptions that modify Appendix A, which itself contains annexes with detailed technical specifications","Complex photometric measurement requirements with specific angles, intensities, and tolerances (e.g., 'not less than 80 candelas' along axis, 'not more than 300 candelas' above horizontal plane)","Detailed statistical sampling procedures for conformity of production (Annex 6) with multi-stage sampling plans (samples A, B, C, D) and specific deviation percentages","Conditional logic for paired vs single lamp installations affecting photometric verification angles","Dual compliance pathways: either Appendix A (as modified) OR alternative UN Regulation versions listed in Part 7"],"plain_english_summary":"This law sets the technical rules for reversing lights (the white lights that come on when you put your car in reverse).\n\n**What it does:**\n- Specifies how bright reversing lights must be (at least 80 candelas straight back, no more than 300-600 candelas depending on angle)\n- Requires the light to be white in colour\n- Sets out testing procedures to ensure lights work properly and don't blind other drivers\n- Covers how manufacturers must mark lights with approval numbers and symbols\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Car and trailer manufacturers who must fit compliant reversing lights\n- Parts suppliers who make reversing lamps\n- Vehicle inspectors and regulators who check compliance\n\n**Why it matters:**\nReversing lights warn pedestrians and other drivers that a vehicle is backing up, and help the driver see behind them at night. This standard ensures all reversing lights meet minimum safety requirements so they're bright enough to be seen but not so bright they dazzle people.\n\n**Key points:**\n- Manufacturers can either follow the detailed technical requirements in Appendix A (which is actually a copy of a United Nations regulation) or comply with equivalent international standards\n- The rules don't apply to all vehicles automatically—whether reversing lights are mandatory depends on other vehicle standards (ADRs 13, 19, or 67)\n- Various administrative sections about approvals and markings don't apply in Australia (these are stripped out in section 5)"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument maintains a focused technical and approval framework for reversing lamps and adopts UN Regulation No. 23 as the technical standard for ADR 1/00. The 2022 amendment and earlier compilation activity update and clarify testing/alternative standard references and some procedural items, but do not expand the subject matter beyond reversing lamps or add unrelated policy objectives. In short, the instrument remains within its original technical and procedural scope (reversing lamp photometry, approval, conformity and marking)."},"complexity_factors":["Lengthy technical annexes (Annexes 1–6) containing detailed photometric, colorimetric and sampling procedures","Multiple cross-references to other ADRs (ADR 13/00, 19/00, 67/00, ADR 51/00) and to UN Regulations (Regulation No. 23, Regulation No. 48, Regulation No. 37)","Numeric photometric and colorimetric thresholds with direction-dependent maxima and minima (e.g. axis min 80 cd; maxima 300/600 cd) requiring technical interpretation (Appendix A, Regs 6.2–6.4 and Annex 3)","Conditional conformity and multi-stage sampling logic in Annex 6 (first sampling A/B, repeated sampling C/D with many branching thresholds)","Conformity control statistical requirements and manufacturer obligations in Annex 5 (confidence levels, calibration requirements)","Exemptions and tailored applicability: several procedural parts of the UN text are explicitly not applicable in s.5 — requires careful reading to know which administrative steps differ","Multiple approval‑marking rules and grouped‑lamp rules with placement and visibility conditions (Appendix A, Reg 4 and Annex 2)","Amendment history and instrument compilations (Table of Amendments) that modify several clauses — requires attention to current compilation date and amending instruments"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument does (mechanics first)\n\n- This instrument adopts technical rules that reversing lamps on motor vehicles must meet in Australia. It implements UN Regulation No. 23 (titled \"Approval of reversing lamps\") as the Australian Design Rule (ADR) for reversing lamps (see s.4.1 and Appendix A). \n\n- It sets measurable technical requirements: minimum and maximum light intensities, required photometric measurement points, and the required colour of the light (white) (see Appendix A, Regs 6 and 8, and Annexes 3–4). For example, intensity on the reference axis must be at least 80 candelas and maxima are 300 cd (at or above the horizontal) and 600 cd (below the horizontal) (Appendix A, Regs 6.2–6.3). \n\n- It creates the approval, marking and production‑conformity system that manufacturers must use to get a reversing lamp type approved and keep it approved (Appendix A, Regs 2–4, 9–11 and Annexes 1–6). Lamps must carry approval marks and identification where required (Appendix A, Reg 3 and 4.3). \n\n- It allows certain alternative procedures and exemptions (see s.5 and s.6), and it explicitly permits compliance with different versions of UN Regulation No. 23 as alternative standards (s.7.1).\n\nWho this affects\n\n- Vehicle manufacturers, vehicle importers and assemblers who install reversing lamps required by ADR 13/00, 19/00 or 67/00 (s.2.1 and note at s.8.1). \n- Lamp manufacturers and suppliers who design, make or sell reversing lamps for vehicles in Australia (Appendix A, Regs 2–4, Annexes 5–6). \n- Test laboratories and regulatory authorities responsible for type approval and conformity checks (Appendix A, Reg 12 and 9.4). \n- Aftermarket lamp suppliers and installers when lamps are fitted to regulated vehicles.\n\nWhy it matters (purpose statements and practical effects)\n\n- The instrument’s stated purposes are: to ensure reversing lamps warn other road users that a vehicle is reversing and to help drivers during night‑time reversing (s.1). It does that by prescribing measurable photometric and colour requirements and a framework for approval and conformity. Those are the claims in the text; the practical effects follow from the mechanics above.\n\nPractical consequences, incentives and trade‑offs (testing, cost, competition, discretion)\n\n- Who pays and who changes behaviour: manufacturers bear most of the direct costs — they must design to the photometric and colour limits, submit samples for type approval, mark approved lamps, keep production under conformity controls and respond to sampling failures (Appendix A, Regs 2–4; Annexes 5–6). \n\n- Compliance and testing burden: the rules require photometric testing methods, specified voltages for measurements, sampling procedures and minimum statistical acceptance criteria (Appendix A, Reg 7 and Annexes 3, 5 and 6). That requires calibrated equipment and either in‑house or third‑party laboratory capacity. Smaller suppliers may face higher per‑unit compliance costs. \n\n- Market effects and competition: harmonising Australian requirements with UN Regulation No. 23 (s.7.1 and Appendix A) reduces the need for duplicate testing for exporters and importers who already comply with that UN text. Conversely, bespoke Australian departures or the parts of the UN text that are disapplied by s.5 may create small adjustments to manufacturers' processes. \n\n- Administrative discretion and enforcement: type approvals and conformity verifications are carried out by the authority that grants approval and by technical services (Appendix A, Regs 4 and 12; Appendix A, Reg 9.4 notes verification frequency). That creates administrative decisions about approvals, repeat testing and potential withdrawal of approval (Appendix A, Reg 10). \n\n- Penalties and regulatory risk: approvals can be withdrawn if production fails conformity procedures; manufacturers must notify authorities if production is discontinued (Appendix A, Regs 10–11). Sampling and re‑sampling rules (Annex 6) set out specific thresholds that trigger corrective action or withdrawal. \n\n- Substitution and design effects: the standard sets both minimum and maximum intensities and colour limits. Designers must meet a narrow technical band — this can constrain unconventional technical approaches unless those are covered by the permitted alternative standards (s.7.1) or by exemptions (s.5). \n\n- Concentrated benefits and diffuse costs: the direct beneficiaries of clear technical harmonisation are manufacturers and compliance bodies that operate at scale (they get predictable technical criteria and mutual recognition benefits). The costs (testing, marking, administration) are borne by producers and passed on through prices; road users benefit diffusely from clearer signalling if the photometric rules deliver the intended visibility. \n\nImplementation risks and operational notes\n\n- Implementation requires calibrated photometric testing capability and administrative recordkeeping (Annexes 3, 5 and 6). If testing capacity is limited, approvals and imports could be delayed. \n\n- The instrument disapplies several procedural parts of the UN Regulation (s.5 lists sections of Appendix A that are not applicable) — manufacturers and test houses must read those exemptions closely to understand which approval paperwork or procedures differ from the UN text. \n\n- Cross‑references: the ADR replaces references to some UN Regulations with Australian ADR references (s.8.1–8.2). Parties must follow those substituted references when interpreting requirements.\n\nKey concrete provisions to note (by clause)\n\n- Scope: purpose limited to photometric requirements for reversing lamps (s.1). \n- Applicability: whether reversing lamps are mandatory/optional/prohibited is determined in other ADRs (s.2.1). \n- Compliance routes: comply with Appendix A (UN Reg 23) as modified (s.4.1 a) or with alternative UN versions listed (s.4.1 b and s.7.1). \n- Exemptions: specific procedural parts of Appendix A do not apply in Australia (s.5 lists them). \n- Photometry: minimum axis intensity 80 cd; maxima 300 cd (at/above horizon) and 600 cd (below horizon); detailed measurement points in Annex 3 (Appendix A, Regs 6.2–6.4 and Annex 3). \n- Conformity and sampling: manufacturers must follow Annex 5 controls and Annex 6 sampling; authorities can verify every two years (Appendix A, Reg 9 and Annexes 5–6).\n\nPractical takeaways for a manufacturer or regulator\n\n- If you make or import reversing lamps for regulated vehicles in Australia, plan for: (a) photometric testing to UN Reg 23 specifications as modified; (b) marking and approval paperwork; (c) production conformity procedures and statistical acceptance criteria; and (d) potential inspections and re‑sampling under the Annex 6 procedures. \n\n- If you already comply with UN Regulation No. 23, this ADR mainly harmonises Australian requirements with that UN text (with some listed procedural exemptions). 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